Seed storage and physiological age

Many potato growers would already be aware of the critical importance of seed age in terms of planting density, timing of emergence and size and yield of the end crop.

However, physiological age is a combination of time (chronological age) and environment (primarily temperature).

Managing the storage environment to optimise seed performance at planting is a complex process that requires thought and planning.

Click here to view the factsheet

Previous
Previous

Harvesting - bruise prevention and grading

Next
Next

Seed potatoes - seed storage and physiological age